As we enter our eleventh season of Aztec youth rugby in San Diego, we’d like to begin by saying thank you to all the people who have worked so hard to make our club a success. Without the commitment of dedicated parents, coaches and certainly our players, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

A quick look back

As the Young Aztecs rugby club began to take shape, we talked a lot about the core values that make up the foundation of our club. By combining the joy of rugby with an emphasis on commitment, effort, respect, honesty, sportsmanship and a sense of community, we have been able to make a difference in the lives of many. Whether you played rugby professionally or have only recently been introduced to the sport, the sense of belonging to a worldwide community is real and will stay with you throughout life. In joining the growing legion of rugby fans around the world, you have given your child the chance to play one of the greatest games along with the opportunity to be part of one of the strongest fraternities and sororities in the world. Wherever you travel, locally or around the globe, you will find you have friends and supporters you never knew. For many of our players, tomorrow is just the beginning.

Today

We now have club programs that support players from 5 to 19 years old along with a continually expanding high school age league that stretches across San Diego County. Our numbers are growing as is the awareness around town that we have something special happening here. Through rugby, we have the opportunity to show our children that everyone can be a positive, confident, successful member of their community.

Tomorrow

As we head deeper into the season, we’d like to reiterate some of our goals for the club:

Respect the game, players, coaches, parents and opponents at all times

Embrace all players, regardless of athletic ability

Strive to win, but value sportsmanship and integrity more

Promote a safe and positive environment in which our athletes can participate.

Expect commitment and support from every member of the club

Congratulate great effort wherever you find it

Take responsibility for your actions and your community

Anticipate acommunity that goes beyond rugby

Liveby our code of conduct and behavior

Leave the competition on the field; treat our opponents as family, before and after the match